Revision Breast Surgery in Orlando, FL

Women who undergo breast augmentation obviously desire an increase in breast fullness. Individual goals for appearance may shift over time; however, some patients opt to revert to their natural breast size with breast implant removal surgery. Others may want to remove their implants because of health concerns or for other personal reasons. Breast revision surgery may involve various surgical and non-surgical procedures to achieve the shape and size the patient wants.

Despite the knowledge that implants are safe and leakage is rare, it is important to understand that eventually all implants will rupture. When saline-filled implants rupture, the body absorbs the solution and the breast noticeably deflates. In silicone-filled implants, the gel settles where it was placed, and the only way to confirm rupture is with an ultrasound or MRI. This is also why we recommend that patients with silicone implants undergo routine ultrasound or MRI scans after a few years, and why Dr. Soto offers these scans at Aesthetic Enhancements.

Because our bodies recognize that breast implants (like pacemakers, artificial joints, and other implants) are not part of us, it is normal for the body to create a capsule of connective tissue around them. It is also normal for the body to want to shrink, or “contract,” this tissue over time. Unfortunately, when this contraction is allowed to occur around a breast implant, it will lead to an unfavorable change in shape and, in advanced cases, even discomfort. This situation can be corrected through revision breast surgery, which will involve removal of the scar tissue and implant. The patient’s goals will then determine whether a new implant is placed and any other details needed to achieve them.

Noticeable rippling can sometimes be seen underneath or on the side of the breast, especially with a saline-filled implant. This is generally more common among patients who have very low breast tissue volume or who are very thin.  Although not truly a complication, the rippling and wrinkling can cause an unnatural appearance and are among the most common reasons patients aren’t satisfied with saline-filled implants.

When an implant moves out of the intended pocket, it may create the appearance of a double breast, with a noticeable crease. Improperly placed implants may drop and extend past the breast’s crease or rise, forming an odd volume on top of the breast. Sometimes implants are displaced by severe capsular contracture or tightening of scar tissue. Patients who experience this often pursue revision surgery as this condition progresses over time.

Breast implants vary in size, texture, shape, and base. Some patients may be unhappy with how the breast looks and may consider a revision surgery to improve the appearance according to preference. They may be seeking a size increase, decrease, or improved breast shape and position. Some patients also later realize that they’d rather have silicone instead of saline. We will consider all preferences to modify the breast to your preferences.